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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Nigerian Author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Loses Mum Months After Her Father’s Death

Faith Mar 2, 2021 0

Popular Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has lost her mother, Mrs. Grace Ifeoma Adichie months after losing her dad. Mrs. Grace Ifeoma Adichie, the mother of the renowned Nigerian novelist died on Monday, March 1, in Awka, Anambra…

Education

Duke University confers honorary degree on Chimamanda Adichie

Joy Obanya Jul 20, 2018 0

Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has received an honorary degree from the prestigious Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Enugu-born writer of short stories and non-…

News

Shade: Nigerians come for Chimamanda Adichie again

John Ogunsemore Jul 11, 2018 0

Popular writer and notable feminist, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has incurred the irk of some Nigerian meninists (men and women who support men) over a recent comment in which she said she felt sorry for men because they cannot feel the…

Metro

LGBT: Chimamanda’s niece denies being gay

Seinde Oct 12, 2017 0

Chimamanda Adicjie's niece, Chisom Eduputa has denied rumors of her being gay contrary to reports earlier aired. She, however, stated that she would not stop standing up for the LGBTQ community. Earlier reports suggested that Chisom…

Education

I never said I am Biafran – Chimamanda Adichie

The Herald NG Sep 4, 2017 0

World renowned novelist, Chimamanda Adichie, has debunked news reports indicating she claimed Biafra, and has said she never referred to herself as a Biafran. The award winning author of Half of a Yellow Sun took to her Facebook page to…

Metro

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Becomes First Nigerian To Be Honored With The Mary McCarthy Award

News Agency of Nigeria Jun 15, 2017

Veteran author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has become the first Nigerian to be awarded the Mary McCarthy Prize for her thought-provoking novels and charismatic public presence. The McCarthy award according to Silverbird TV, which is named…

Women

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Is The New Face Of Boots No7

Onome Agesse Oct 24, 2016

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, award-winning Nigerian author and celebrated feminist, is the new face of Boots No7 with the campaign being launched on television, online, in print and in outdoor media since October 21. Adichie spoke about how…

Entertainment

I Find The Expression ‘Baby Bump’ Irritating – Chimamanda Adichie

News Agency of Nigeria Aug 13, 2016 0

Award-winning writer, Chimamanda Ngozi-Adichie, has said that she finds the word ‘baby bump’ irritating. Chimamanda noted that pregnancy is a sacred state that a woman ought to be discreet about, adding that this is the reason she did…

Entertainment

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Welcomes Baby Girl, Explains Why She Kept It A Secret

News Agency of Nigeria Jul 1, 2016 0

popular Nigerian writer, Chimamanda Adichie, and her husband Dr. Ivara Esegee have welcomed their first child together - a baby girl. Chimamanda exclusively revealed the news to Financial Times in a recent interview held in Lagos. She…